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Travelling internationally over the holiday season?

Declare or don’t bring food, plant material & animal products to Australia. Share this important biosecurity message with friends & family.

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Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan has been officially launched!

The National Soil Action Plan 2023 to 2028 was officially launched today to address priorities in soil health and long-term soil security.

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Have your say to help the development of the Agriculture and Land Sectoral Plan

We need your help to understand what is possible for the agriculture and land sectors for emissions reduction

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Have your say on the review of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) Act

Independent reviewer Dr Wendy Craik AM is seeking views on the RIC’s activities and governance arrangements after 30 June 2026

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Capability Review of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The Australian Public Service Commission's capability review report of the department is now available.

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Agriculture and land

Building stronger and more sustainable agriculture, fisheries, forestry and land care.

Biosecurity and trade

Lowering biosecurity risks to Australia, and assisting industry to accelerate growth towards a $100 billion agricultural sector by 2030.

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Science and research

Understanding research and collecting data to support informed decisions and policies.

Fisheries

Fisheries

Working together to manage Australia's fisheries now and into the future.

Forestry

Forestry

Shaping a strong industry focused on sustainable use of our forests.

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We enhance our agricultural industries and trade, and manage the threat of biosecurity risks to Australia.

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News and Media

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  • Biosecurity
If you’re travelling overseas this holiday season you may see our social media or advertisements raising awareness about protecting Australia from biosecurity threats.
  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
There are 300,000 doses of a vaccine against the serious cattle virus that causes lumpy skin disease that have been secured in an agreement that will help Australia prepare for potential future…
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  • Biosecurity
Following 18 months of feedback from industry about the biofouling requirements on commercial vessels arriving to Australia, the department has listened and taken steps to improve how we manage…